GRF (Eagle Capital Growth Fund) 3-Year RORE % : 5.56% (As of Dec. 2025)


GRF Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc GRF
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What is Eagle Capital Growth Fund 3-Year RORE %?

Eagle Capital Growth Fund GRF -1.47% 57 3-Year RORE % is 5.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GRF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Asset Management companies, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks worse than 55.48% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.56%.

The industry rank for Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

GRF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
55.48% of 1532 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.895 vs GRF: 5.56

Eagle Capital Growth Fund  (AMEX:GRF) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Eagle Capital Growth Fund 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Eagle Capital Growth Fund 3-Year RORE % Chart

Eagle Capital Growth Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.37 -710.05 -76.42 270.04 5.56

Eagle Capital Growth Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -76.42 619.33 270.04 -3.82 5.56

GRF vs GROW, MLCI, FCO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Eagle Capital Growth Fund 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Eagle Capital Growth Fund 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 1.265-1.157 )/( 3.822-1.88 )
=0.108/1.942
=5.56 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 5.56 mean?
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 5.56 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Eagle Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #850 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.56. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 5.56 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #850 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eagle Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 3-Year RORE % compare to GROW and MLCI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #850 out of 1532 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Eagle Capital Growth Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 5.56 is 56.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.90, based on 1,532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 3-Year RORE % of 5.56 is 56.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Eagle Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.98, compared to a current price of $10.05 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 5.56 and 56.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 5.56 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.05 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.98. GuruFocus considers Eagle Capital Growth Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GRF:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 5.56
  • GF Value™: $9.98 vs. price of $10.05 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% below the Asset Management median (#850 of 1532)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eagle Capital Growth Fund Business Description

Address 225 East Mason Street, Suite 802, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund's objective is long-term growth utilizing the concept of total return for selecting investments. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing predominantly in U.S. issuer common stock, giving preference to high-quality companies, where high quality denotes substantial operating income margins, high returns on capital, and robust balance sheets.
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